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“Absolutely loved him as a professor, wish I would of taken him for comp 2”
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Reviews (218)
Hes the best teacher on the East Campus, your plain STUPID if you dont take him.
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there were so many posts about hughes what the hell happened?
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this man has the most beautiful eyes & is one of the best lectures HE ROCKS.
he is a very cool teacher! a little crazy but funny!
Great time!!
One of the best teachers I have ever had! He has a very strange sense of humor but is very funny. Definitely take him for Comp 2!!
funny & interesting, not to mention good looking-
he is very funny and crazy. he still remembers my name after 2 years.
Great Teacher!
Hughes is so enjoyable and funny. He can always make you laugh or smile. Very helpful with preparing you to write essays. No other Comp teacher can compare. He is #1 in my book. Just show him that you care and do the work.
Wonderful personality, great to work with and though HE IS married he's great to look at.
This is the best professor I've had all through college. He is extremely funny and I learned a lot in his class. I think his assignments are very fair. They might be a challenge sometimes, but he is very fair. Best teacher ever!
HE IS A WONDERFUL TEACHER. HE IS VERY PASSIONATE AND HE USES HIS OWN LIFE TO TELL JOKES !! HE MAKES HE CLASS SEEM EASY !! TAKE HIS CLASS IT WILL BE A GREAT EXPERIENCE
very funny
he's an awsome teacher, very funny...keeps me awake, he's interesting and he teaches very well
Great teacher, funny, talks ALOT, will definitly work with you. highly recommended
THE BEST PROFESSOR I EVER HAD. MAKES THE CLASS FUN.
The bedt professor i have ever had in my three years of college so far. He is so laid back and funny! I would take him again in a second. THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!
REALLY EASY!!! The two tests that we had M.C and really easy. The three papers, were little difficult but got A's and B's on. Would recommend!!
THE BEST PROFESSSOR I HAVE EVER TAKEN. HES SO FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING IN CLASS. I AM AN EDUCATION MAJOR AND HE HAS INSPIRED ME. SOME TEACHERS CAN REALLY MAKE AN IMPACT.
Hughes class is very enjoyable. Take him if you want a good experience. There are very few good teachers in school. He is one of the few with out a doubt!
He is an awesome teacher. The movies he, pick even though it sounds boring, are awesome. He is so easy going and very enjoyable. You will love his class. He has very interesting philosophies and I know you will laught in his clas. Do his work though.
he's great
The class is an easy passing grade. Don't do any work, watch movies all the time. He is entertaining and funny. But if you really want to learn about film, do not take him for intro to film. Would like to take him for comp 2, but couldnt.
he certainly is interesting to listen to, but doesn't really lecture in an organized way or have clear notes, so it's hard to study for tets! Paper assignments are clear, but the test material is really fuzzy...
easy A if you need a humanities class. mostly watch movies, you have to make 2 presentations, which aren't too hard. and their are only 2 tests. you get an A for showing up.
smartest man alive! he is so great. You have to take his class. He's hillarious and really knows his stuff. Take him and you will not regret it. Just make sure you get him to tell you all the great stories about his fall down **** brother!
Sucks dosen't know anything about film.
don't know how to teach.
I liked him as a teacher but the course didn't hold my attention. being a film major and all..i would rather learn then just watch pointless movies
Hilarious, loved the guy. if you can take his honors class its more laid back then the non honors (believe it or not) made it fun mostly open discussion of topics will take for comp II also
easies class you will take at this college. Very nice guy. Can miss up to 5 days and still get an A in the class. If you need an A take this class
Very funny and helpful professor. Class is easy, and he is fair grading. Makes class interesting. Taking him for comp 2
Maybe he should try going to tenseltown, they have a director position opening waiting for him.
awsome teacher, very funny easy A and don't believe the people that say he doesn't know how to teach, he's a go0d professor
really cool guy,and funny this class was very easy.
Prof. Hughes is just the man, that's all you have to say. Take his class. You would be crazy to take anyone else.
I didn't like him at first because all he did was preach to us on how we are all going to hell, he had me afraid to ask questions. But halfway through the semster, he turned into one of the nicest people you could meet. I think someone complained.
This joker has a great sense of humor and he makes class very enjoyable. Assignments tie in your own personal life- so papers are very easy. Oh, his wit(and his hair), make him extremely sexy too!
Natural talent for entertaining his audience and holding thier attention. ..ah but to lock eyes with a stranger....a heartbeat skips, and pauses onto feelings of surrealism and the thrill of mystery..........
the best professor i have ever had. I could never imagine having someone better. I wish i can take him for all my classes. Hes the absolute best, most amazing teacher!!!
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Don't know how to teach!!!
He is absence more than the students in the class! This guy is an ediot!
The Best teacher. Take him, because I doubt you will ever have a teacher like Hughes again. theres something hot about him, too
Awesome teacher, great class. Definatly taking him for my next ENC class
Mr.Hughes is an awesome teacher!! There is never a dull moment in class and always has clever things to say and isnt afraid to say them! He only issued 2 papers in the whole semester and the assignments arent that hard. He is pretty leniant and is rather attractive for an older guy! :)
He should just retire!
He is the best dam teacher at VCC. If you are looking for a teacher that is willing to help and an easy A please take him. There are papers but its an english class. He will make you want to come to class eveyday and he knows alot. Very fun and crazy teacher.
Good teacher, but dosen't eve you and idea of what he's looking for in your papers.
Don't take him! He doesn't have the slighest idea about teaching english!
THE BOMB! Best teacher i have ever taken. smart, funny, and interesting. no teacher like him!
He is hilarious!!!...If you want to take an English class where you're not falling asleep becasue of the teacher...this is it!!
Likes to get to the point, very cool teacher. Funny guy, likes to not be in class as much as we do, very simple and straight to the point. Would recommend him to anyone.
GREAT teacher! Smart, hysterical, you can really speak your mind in his class. He teaches you the rules of good writing so you know how to break them with style! He'll make you a great writer. SO funny! Intelligent, wow. You'll enjoy it and good luck finding someone like again! Attractive, too! :-)
John Hughes is the best english teacher I have ever had! He is amazing I had so much fun in his class! He grades kind of tuff but you can get an A EASY! He oftend tells you to not come to class b/c he will be sick next week!:) he is halarious...I LOVED IT!!! I would definitely recommend him!!!
He is a great teacher, so funny. Class was kinda pointless and didn't really learn much from this course but whatever. Its easy, you don't really do much in here. Great Guy though. Would definately take him again.
this guy is so frickin fun to take, probaly easiest class ever! he gives u a small project to clean up ur absentences, i took his wifes class and she recommened him & i do the same he has a great personality and jokes around, and he****the girls which sometimes is hilarious =P
YO! if your looking for and easy fun teacher He's your man. WORD TO MY MOTHER, I PUT THAT ON EVERYTHING
Awesome guy. As good as Blankenship. I had him for Freshman Composition Two, and, even though the class was tough at times (second language student here), talking to him made it easy.
Dr. Hughes is an amazing teacher. Definitely worth taking. Simply awesome.
AWESOME teacher. only like four or five writing assignments. one or two easy quizzes.
He's just an awsome teacher ! , he knows so much about literature, but the best thing about this guy is how he teaches his classes, he's incredebly funny!!!, his classes are never ever boring, and you really are having fun while learning. Excellent teacher! , so any class that you can take with him, take it ! , you're going to love it ! :-)
Hughes is AMAZING! Work is assigned, thats a given. He makes learning fun. He makes the boring poems come to life. He always has open discussions in class so you get the chance to speak and also hear the perspective of others which actually allow you to understand better. I cant limit the great comments bc he is the best. Take him! Trust me! A+ GPA
ok this guy is old....he is NOT hot!!! but he's sure an awesome teacher and everything. it's one class that you will not fall asleep in. he'll keep you awake and laughing hysterical!
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Prof. Hughes has such a great sense of humour, and made the subject really interesting. He really knows his stuff and made me enjoy reading poems and plays. He had the whole class in stiches on more than one occassion. Tests are mainly MC and other class assignments are totally do-able to. Take him if you want to do wel and totally enjoy yourself.
he is very scarkstic so if you dont like it dont take him! he is a no bs kinda guy so if you have a life inwhich u must miss more than 2 days dont take him. he cancels class unanounced so when you show up he wont be there. really weird, atheistic, loves to rammble
GOOD. different. I had him for Comp 1 Honors, where he used a philosphy book in place of a comp textbook. He's witty and amusing. Tells many anecdotes. For his Honors class, you must be able to grasp philosophy in order to excel. Content can overshadow format when it comes to grading. Flirts with girls; makes fun of guys. He is an experience.
Dr. Hughes cares about students, having passion on poem. Straight forward lecture plus a great sense of humor. I've learned so much in his class b/c he will make sure you are learning the texts in fun way. Very easy going and he will make you laught! He is the best prof. I have ever met! Enjoy your class!
Greatest english professor/teacher I have ever had. Really funny. If you want a class to look forward to going, its his.
Wonderful class, enlightening professer, introspective slightly off balance, but all together one of the classes that has defined my interest in literature today. This guy will bust your balls, but he will make you understand what you are reading, whether
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By far the coolest professor i had ever had. Funny as hell and quick to dismiss early. I highly recommend his class.
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Funniest professor ive ever had. But be aware because he will make fun of you. but he is really cool and lets class out early at the drop of a hat. AWESOME, FUN PROFESSOR.
Very good teacher and very funny. Explains things clearly.
Great guy, funny to boot, covers material thoroughly, but quickly, doesn't bother being redundant if everyone says they understand. Will explain anything you ask, for as long as you need, but you WILL be ribbed for that and much more. For an honors course I wish he'd been more demanding, so I'd have been more prepared for Honors2. RECOMMENDED THO!
soooo funny! best teacher ever. he teaches english really well and he's so laid back, which is my style. he understands students so thats prolly why he's so great
if you are a female you will pass. you might not learn anything but u will pass.
Good prof, knows his stuff. Maybe tries too hard to keep the class entertaining, but definitely knows his students. Highly recommended unless you are sensitive or can't take criticism (constuctive or otherwise).
Best teacher I've ever had. You'll have to write quite a few papers, but its comp 1 so its pretty much expected. Take this class.
Took this prof back to back,excellent,inspiring,very knowledgable,promotes creativity in essays,makes time in class entertaining.Highly recommended.
GREAT TEACHER! :)
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Dr. Hughes is an amazing teacher. Very chill. Had him for Comp I and I waited three semesters to take Comp II just so I can have him as my teacher. That says it all right there.
Get him to invade the School!
very funny... great way to learn... i enjoyed his class.... will take again if the need arises.... you will like this dude.... dont call him "dude" though...lol
Best teacher, he teaches poetry,but that actually counts like comp II. I took him for poetry and that is the best class I have ever taken. I did not miss one day of clases just because how fun they were. Take him, he is very easyyy too!!
This teacher is awesome, he's funny, the homework is easy, no poptests (unless u dont do the reading), 10 questions quizes (easy), only a few small papers to write. He also allows you to miss class more than the college standard (3 days) and basically he likes to keep the class entertained and awake.
Amazing teacher! He is funny and like people that participate. If you don't to be called on your out of luck. Its an easy A if you come to class and turn in the assignments. Which is barely any. I took him for English 1 and 2 i wish I could take him for more classes! I highly recommend him, he is super laid back
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Hughes is the BEST professor I've had. I think of next semester and I am very sad knowing I can't take another one of his classes. He been an amazing teacher and a wonderful friend who's been there for me all semester, every day, even through the death of an immediate family member. An amazing person and an amazing teacher. I will miss this guy...
sexy man. His personality is hilarious! His teaching style will keep you interested, becuase class will not feel boring.... .you'll laugh till you want to pee.
This is by far the best Comp teacher I've ever had. I wasn't supposed to even have him as my teacher but the one I was assigned to quit and he took over for my class last minute! If you have to take a comp class, you need to take it with Dr.Hughes, he's funny and laid back and just a really awesome teacher, just show up and make sure you try, you'l
One of the best teachers at Valencia. Honestly, this professor will teach you things that you will carry with you to the grave. He is VERY smart. I took him for Comp II and Film. Seriously an under credited genius. Take him.
INTRO TO POETRY. best class in the world. signed up for it without even realizing it was intro to poetry and never wrote poetry and found out that im quite good at it. you read the poems anonynously so its a chill environment. SUPER FUNNY TOO
Dr. Hughes is the best professor of all time. Funny as heck, cool guy, loves what he does and it shows. Easy going but do his work, not rocket science, do the work right turn it in on time and get an A. Real smart ass at times but he means well and makes going to class fun!
Funny as hell-and people read what he askes you to read-mostlikley u will get a test if he notices the class not reading-tough on papers-He makes u want to go to class-U have to take him at least one class-could be the smartest teacher I have ever had-you will never be bored-TAKE HIM IF U WANT TO LAUGH AND LEARN-EASY A IF U TRY AND B-C IF YOU DONT
This teacher was fun and I enjoyed going to class.
best english teacher at Valencia.
Funny teacher! Dr. Hughes liked to tell jokes and act sarcastic towards people. His letures were actually interesting when talking about details to a story. If you aren't thick skinned and don't like sarcastic humor, Dr. Hughes is not for you. Otherwise, take him of an English class!
Dr. Hughes is one of the best teachers I have had. He is very sarcastic and funny. He uses a lot of personal stories in his lectures to make them interesting. He reads and explains each story as he goes. His tests, quizzes, papers and group projects were not hard and he grades fairly. Highly Recommended!
I LOVED THIS TEACHER. I would recommend him to anyone who doesn't want to spend money on usless books and loves being entertained!
Best teacher at Valencia. Take him for anything that he will teach. Realy easy.
Easiest class I've ever taken. Group exams with the test handed out beforehand. Class entirely based on attendance. Basically just watched movies. Would have been nice to actually have learned something though.
Great professor! Very easy for Comp II. It was a poetry class and we only wrote one paper!! He's very loud and keeps your attention all class..You use a book poetry book but don't really use it
I loved Hughes. Who ever says he's "mean" simply has no sense of humor. He was *hilarious*, though if you can't take sarcasm, steer clear. Great teacher, extremely thorough - you will need your book.
best teacher i have ever had... before this class i have never gotten an A in English but he was soooooooo helpful! This was an easy class but everything we learned was important! if you have any questions he is more than willing to answer them! Take this teacher!
I thought it would be difficult to teach me more about film than I already knew but I have to say-he knows his stuff! Hughes is helarious and he is really a passionate teacher and very sarcastic. Most importantly, if you want to spend every class just watching films, Hughes is your man. No work at all, just discussion and jokes!
Great class. Old hippie makes learning fun! Take him, you will not regret it.
He is an old man, but he rocks. he is one of those teachers who has the best sense of humor. I never regret that i took his class and i can't wait to take Comp 2 with her.
Greatest professor ever, will give you funny insight about his life and will practice his golf swing alot in class. Don't try and sound like a ditz or else he'll specifically target you. You'll have alot of time off though, you're only in class for assigning/turning in the essays, then its a two week break from class. Take him, you won't regret it!
Professor Hughes was AWESOME! He kept the class entertained and involed the whole time. Very generous in grading; he does stress MLA works cited! But just turn "something" in when it's due and show up to class and you'll be fine. I highly recommend him. He likes to keep the students involved and laughing.
He is very kind and funny; makes the class very interesting due to his jokes and sarcastic comments. Paperworks on time and he gives breaks. I reccomend Hughes is an excelent teacher.
Easy class but, I havent learned much, I get annoyed at all his sarcastic remarks especially about religion and the bible. Nice guy, kind of an old hippie. I will probably get an A.
Take him, all you do the entire semester is write essays about yourself, he gives you like 2 weeks to work on them ,and you won't have to go to class until the due date, he's very helpful, and extremely intelligent.
Take this class, overall its not that hard. its not mandatory to attend every class, just suggested. If you don't mind him making fun of you now and again, then you will like this class and find it quit entertaining :) just make sure to put all your essays in 14 point font double spaced! hes nearly blind!
Best teacher I've ever had. Really cool guy and very funny. Makes the class really easy and enjoyable. One of the only classes I really wanted to go to. I wish he taught more classes so that I could take him again =)
Hughes is just absolutely fantastic! He is always cracking jokes and makes class just a fun place to be. If you have a choice to take him, don't even think twice!
best teacher. the work is sooo easy. all essays are about yourself. very helpful when you want him to look over your paper. very funny. doesnt really care about attendance. i recommend him!
best professor i ever had. loved him. funny as hell. great guy. take him:)
BEST teacher, EVER! I have him for Comp. 1. He doesn't care about attendance, and all you do is write essays. He's VERY helpful if you need it. So funny, and he made it a pleasure to go to class every time! Take him, he's the bomb.
HUGHES is the BEST! He helps you when you need it, no matter what, doesn't care if you come to class, always can make you laugh. It's easy to get an A if you write the papers and have him check them. You shouldn't pass up the chance to take Hughes! You won't regret it.
Great prof. He is very helpful when you need it. Attendence is not manditory but if you want an A you should go to class, as this is college. If you get the chance to take him.. do so!!!
PLEASE TAKE THIS CLASS! Dr.Hughes is my favorite teacher by far! You will learn a lot from his course, the book is $2-3 and his attendence is not mandatory, but I encourage you to go to his class, because Dr.Hughes is hilarious and you'll get a great laugh from the class! Not boring at all! Very helpful and you can ask him for anything! 4 essays
This teacher was amazing. Hes suuuper funny, and he likes picking on people. His class is easy for comp I. You have to write like, 5-7 essays but, he gives you a format and everything, he also gives alot of time to write the paper. Super helpful. Doesnt care if you go to class but, youll go just because hes funny. I DEFINITELY recommend him.
Very funny and entertaining. Made the class very fun. He does pick on people though, so watch out. Had him for Comtemporary Lit. class. Definitely take his class if you can. One thing though, the mid-term and final were a bit tough. In my opinion.
There should be a movie about this guy. His humor could get him into trouble, but he's likeable. He helps you learn and is very knowledgable. He doesn't use a textbook but an inexpensive, makeshift workbook. He loves things that are well worded/written. He is interesting, fair, and relaxed. On occasion he will miss class or be late but no worries.
some of these cooments are old because attendance is now mandatory but you should want to go to class because you learn a lot from him, and will appreciate his humor. If you have a bad sense of humor then take someone else. you might get offended. quizzes every week but are easy if you STUDY. TAKE HIM.
this is the best teacher i have ever had. he reads your papers and tells you straight forward how he feels about it. took him for comp 1 and taking him for comp 2. he is funny laid back and smart. what i didn't like was that he missed a couple of days without telling the class no email or nothing but still who cares he is a really good teacher.
This professor is one of the best professors I have had in my freshman year in college. He is funny, but yet have a weird sense of humor. He is VERY helpful, and his class we just write eassy and hear him talk. I would recommend him 100%
Dr. Hughes and his class were a blast! He has a pretty eccentric sense of humor and was always entertaining. I actually looked forward to going to a comp class. The work load was light and fairly easy, as were the midterm and final. We covered a lot of poems and short stories and he explains them very well. It'd be hard to not do well in his class.
This professor is one of the best professors I have had in my life. He's has a weird sense of humor, but his class is always AWESOME!! I loved going to his classes. Take him, you won't regret it.
This guy is simply the best. So funny and will speak his mind. He makes jokes at the students expence and doesn't care about the rules. He wrote his own book, which is avaliable at a very very low price in the bookstore. Take him, I promise it will be the best class for you this semester.
A great example of class not having to be dull and exhausting to be useful. He makes it so much fun and easy to learn, makes you see things with a new light. You never wanna miss class cause he's hilarious and literature has never made this much sense until now. You'd be lucky to have a professor as wonderful as him. You even learn about life!! A1+
Hes sooo funny!!! Lets you leave early..only 6 essays about yourself & no final! And he made his own text book which is only 2.50! Takee him!!
I seriously think Hughes is writing some his own reviews.
He's awesome! I had him for comp 1 and I'm taking him for comp 2!
VERY laid back and funny. He has a degree in philosophy so he incorporates that into the course material. If you are good with essays, take him, you'll get an A. Entire grade depends on essays. No finals, and you watch movies in class which you later write on. I liked the class, and he is hilarious.
I think Dr. Hughes was a comedian in a past life. That guy has me laughing the entire class. Do yourself a favor and take him.
Dr.Hughes is the cooles prof. you will ever meet! he's so laid back,and likes to make jokes.He's super funny too! class is super easy,2 essays and one group presentation.final is just like the mid term which he lets you keep the answers.overall you will not regret taking his class!
I took honors. I loved this professor! He has to be one of the funniest people I've ever met. He makes class so much fun, you truly look forward to going! Wrote 2 papers and a sonnet. Fair grader as well. I got an A, and would HIGHLY recommend. TAKE HIM!
Great teacher,he gives you the work you have to do so you work on your own, and in every class he takes a look to what you have done and helps you to fix the problems to make it perfect.. Gives a lot of time to work on your papers(2 weeks or more) No final, 4 papers. Best teacher ever, makes the class really fun.I'm taking him for Comp II.
I LOVED THIS CLASS. He is the best teacher ever and is very clear with his instructions. He tells you exactly what he wants in the essays. No Final and one paper will be your midterm. Taking him now for comp 2.Pick this class!!!!!
Refreshing to have a professor like him. Very funny and knows his stuff. He is very helpful and never makes anyone feel stupid. Took summer course and we only had 4 essays and no final. I HIGHLY recommend his class to everyone! Won't be sorry you did.
Where do I start! I took his online course and it was the most horrible experience. Grades very hard. Lacks people skills (unpersonable). I WOULD NOT take him for ENC1102. DO NOT take him save yourself the misery.
The past reviews are all very positive, but my experience with this professor was horrid. I can't believe why someone who hates people would choose to teach. Pick him at your own risk.
I took the class online last fall. Maybe the experience is different in person, but online he comes across as very sarcastic and condescending. I was actually scared to ask him a question, because when I did, he would just grade harder. He stomped on my creative process and drove me to tears. I would not recommend Dr. Hughes.
such a great professor! hes so funny, great story teller and you really have fun in class. He's sarcastic and funny and will pick on you but jokingly. I would highly recommend him! Easy A.
I picked Dr. Hughes because of all the positive reviews. I took the class online and it was the most painful experience to date. If you ask why he took points off, he'll get really smart with you and then grade the next paper 10 times harder. Literally told me he took points off to get some of his students' attention. Take at your own risk, people!
I didnt like this teacher.
Love him! Negative comments r ppl who took him online. Of course u cant get the hands on if its ONLINE! Hes super laid back and funny! He teaches w/ stories and everyday life. Hes not a super easy grader but he makes it so clear. Quiz each Thursday based on things we talked about on Tuesday. Super easy esp. if u go to SL. U WILL LOVE GOING TO CLASS
I dropped him because he is so inconsiderate of people. At least i didnt have to buy a book but it didnt matter because i have to retake t he class and pay again.
My experience with Hughes was the worst. He is so rude and I wish I had dropped his class in time to get my refund but he didnt seem that bad until that deadline passed. Once we couldnt get our money back he turned into a differnt person and I regretted staying in his class.
Dr.Hughes is the Greatest Professor ever. He makes class so interesting and hes super laid back. One of the funniest guys you will ever meet. Definitely the best professor ive ever had. Do NOT take him online. Easy A. I recommend everyone to take him.
Dr. Hughes is an ok professor. You either love him, or you hate him. I personally enjoyed his class, but he did pick on some people. But it helps you develop thick skin, which you will need for te real world! Oh and you don't have to buy a book!
He made me cry on several occasions, and once he got started on me, he didn't stop until he knew it was impossible for me to get an A. Why did he do it? Because he could.
Took class online... tips where very clear and detailed..strong teacher but he knows what he is talking about..you learn in this class...we didn't need the book
this may actually be the funniest person ive ever met. our entire film class loves him and he keeps us laughing the entire time. so laid back, and we just watch movies and talk about them. HIGHLY recommend
Worst English Teacher ever!! Not very clear of what he wants from the student. Hard Grader!
worst english teacher you could possibly take online. He does NOT know what he wants. Once you change what you wrote in your essays to his suggestion..it is STILL not good enough. He ALWAYS finds something to nit pick at. You're better off learning how to write from your kindergarten siblings.
This is the worst online professor to take. He doesnt explain anything. I regret taking this class so much. He finds something wrong with everything and when you fix it its still wrong! DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER.
I took him online and his class was easy. His comments are usually negative but that's what you need to improve your writing. I missed a quiz and I just asked to reopen it for me for half credit and the next day he opened it for everyone for full credit. Just copy exactly from the examples he provides and youre fine.
This professor is EVIL I do not recommend taking it AT ALL! I regret every signing up for his online class. This is the first C I have received. He is so picky and annoying. Not to forget he is so rude in emails. Doesn't care if students receive a low grade he will NOT help you improve your grade. NO EXTRA CREDIT WHATSOEVER.
I think if you go into the class just willing to be a drone, you'll do fine. But if at any point you ask a question that has to do with a grade, prepare yourself to wish you didn't exist for the rest of the semester. There were times Dr. Hughes was very nice, and others in which I felt he was angry at someone and I was at the end of his wrath.
I don't know what's up with Hughes. I took him for Comp I in my first semester and he was awesome. Now I'm taking him online on my last semester and it's a total nightmare! He slaughtered my first grade to the point where no matter what I get in the rest of the class, I'm not going to get an A. I want to drop him, but I just want to graduate.
My absolute favorite professor ever. He is super sarcastic but gives you all the answers to anything that is graded. He likes to make jokes about his students and I don't think i went a day without blushing. Along with having a good time in class I actually learned a lot about literature. LOVE HIM :)
Great teacher he made the class very enjoyable. He is funny and has a way of telling stories that keep you interested. It was an easy class. Though on your Essays note that he cares about the mechanics more than the creativity.That could be why some people had trouble with his grading the essays harshly. I personally had no trouble with it.
Good teacher easy online course, only work were 4 essays and a test for each essay. Only problem is he isn't very clear on what he wants from you, so be sure to ask lots of questions. Grades pretty fairly.
Really great guy. His assignments were easy and he seemed to grade easy. He knows his literature. On the downside, class got off topic a lot and that could be annoying. I recommend him and this class for a Humanities.
Easy teacher. You will need the book. Mr. Hughes is funny, and loves to make fun of some people in class. We often get off topic from the topic, but work is still done. For me, we only had three big assignments: Two essays and a group presentation on a sonnet. Every Wednesday we had a quiz that you will get a 100 on if you pay attention in class.
On the positive side, I did not need to waste my money on the book. It was never needed and I passed with a B. Only 4 essays to write with a short quiz on each essay. On the other hand, he is a very tough grader on those essays, comes across as rude in some of his emails. I don't think he believes in giving A's on essays,Dont recommend this teacher
This course is very doable. There were a total of four or five essays. I warn you he is tough and a little snobbish in his grading of the essays. I received a B in his class with no extra credit
Professor Hughes is pretty fun in class. He loves to tell stories and crack jokes at students. I thought since he would joke with us back and forth, his class would be simple. I was wrong. You really need to try hard when writing essays. He critiques them harder then you believe he would. His quizzes are simple if you read the stories.
Very rude. Dont take this class unless you want to teach yourself the principles of ENGLISH. No book and minimal direction. Professor is very unclear and condescending in emails.
I love his humor he keeps the class laughing . I don't have a problem attending his class at all he keeps it fun
Great professor,he is funny once you get his humor but you have to get it first,he is really sarcastic but he is really nice. Makes class very fun. He teases students a bit but its in good nature. If I had to take this class again as long as it was with him id love to. Great professor.
Ridiculous, funny, and nice. Great prof if you have to take an english class.
This is my favorite professor to date, he is animated, fun, helpful, and really smart, i never thought a PHD could be that cool. Unless you have no personality at all he is the coolest prof you will have. P.s. No textbooks required!!!!!
One of my favorite teachers. He's hilarious. His grading really isn't that tough, also. Read over your papers and make sure it doesn't look like it was written by a high schooler. His lectures won't bore you and he is very interactive with the class. Overall, a very good teacher. Can't believe I saw any negative reviews for him. Highly recommended!
Quizzes once a week, 2 essays and 1 presentation, 1 midterm and 1 final exam at the end of the semester. All you do is read the stories he gives you and take it the 2nd class of the week. Super easy, you have to not show up to fail.
Professor Hughes is probably one of the best professors I've had. His class is relatively easy and entertaining while you're still learning. Read the stories and you will do fine on the midterm. No more weekly quizzes! No textbook. Strongly suggest taking his class.
The professor was awesome he was fun and clear?
The professor was awesome he was fun and clear. Keeps class interested with a lot of reference from movies.
Dr. Hughes is a great teacher! His class is never boring. He is always making jokes, you got to have a sense of humor with him. The is a quiz once a week which is based off notes and the readings the he gives; they are very specific so beware
I would take this teacher again his class was easy and the materials was interesting. He gives out quizzes every class, but it's about the previous lecture. This professor made English class interesting.
Dr. Hughes is one of my favorite professors at Valencia. He is very enthusiastic and opinionated about the stories we read, but he is respectful towards other people's opinions. I enjoyed his class because it gave me writing freedom and interesting facts, rather than just reading from a textbook. Take Hughes if you want an interesting class!
I had to take a supplementary English class with John to get full credit on a transfer class. Essentially I had to write 2 500 word papers. It was a lot of work, but he is a fair grader.
I've taken 2 of Professor Hughes's classes and I love them! He really does work with you until you understand what your learning and even though he's really out going and seems like he's tough, he's not! He's quite funny and is really there to help you! I am looking to take more of his classes in the future.
He's an amazing teacher to take for Comp 1 and 2. He's hilarious. His assignments are super easy. He's helpful and gives good feedback when it comes to homework's or essays.
Super funny guy, can be sarcastic to some students but if you stay on his good side you're fine. A couple of essay due but he gives you more than enough class time to finish them. He gives so much feedback on essays. No textbook required. Easy A if you put in some effort. First couple of assignments are automatic 100's you just have to turn it in.
Great professor, he's very funny also. Makes the class enjoyable
Harsh grader on papers. Make sure you go to the writing lab or ask for his feedback ahead of time. weekly quizzes if y took notes from prior class you will pass quiz. 10 questions weekly
Introduction to Poetry, this guy is hilarious. He gives you great feedback on your work. My only issue was most people don't take the class seriously, since it's an easy A. We did a lot of viewing everyone else's poetry, and that got tedious, but he's really fun.
I took him for ENC1101 and again for 1102. I wish I could have Dr. Hughes teach ALL of my classes!! He's hilarious and makes you want to go to class! There's a quiz every week and the tests were easy. Fun class! Definitely take him!
Very helpful, he is always there for you. The class is very easy. There's not many test. Super great teacher
He's awesome and very insightful. The quizzes that he gives once a week can really get you sometimes if u don't pay attention the class before its easy to miss some questions and get a low grade on the quiz
I have taken him twice, and he is easily my favorite professor. He is a very laid back and funny guy, and as long as you show up and pay attention, you should get an easy A. If you need help, he is very approachable and seems to genuinely care about his students. I wish he could teach all my classes.
Do yourself a favor and take this guy! He is an all round great teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable and he really cares about his students. If you ask any question he will have the patience to explain it to you until you get it. Test and quizzes are easy. You just need to participate and you're good.
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I had Professor Hughes twice. The first one being Intro to Film and the second Eng Comp 2. Amazing professor and lectures. Gives good feedback and class was interesting. Very clear about grading criteria. If you're going to take him for Eng Comp 2, I recommend thoroughly taking/reading your notes as there were short quizzes in class.
Absolutely loved him as a professor, wish I would of taken him for comp 2. TAKE HIM!! easy a and he gives really good feedback on your papers!
Dr. Hughes is very clear about his expectations, but he aims to achieve the goal in a chill manner. All class materials are provided by him. So just show up with an open mind. Class Participation helps a lot. Do not miss class cause his class room discussions are the test.
I took a film class with Hughes. He required virtually no work and didn't mind if you only showed up to three classes the entire semester. However, he is a tad vulgar and since he doesn't teach too often, he will talk about his view on politics or religion. Politic talk got nasty and rude but he respected religion for the most part.
This class is very black and white. There was no homework and he collected no papers. It is an easy A if thats what you need.
Professor Hughes is honestly one of the funniest professors I have come across. He is very laid back and barely gives any work. He is NOT a harsh grader at all. Go to class because it makes the quizzes and midterm/final very easy. I studied 10 minutes before and always got an A. He is a very cool dude, I wish I had taken him for ENC1101 too!
amazing teacher, such great feedback and really laid back. by far my favorite professor.
This man is the best and easiest teacher you will ever have. Do yourself a favor and TAKE HIS CLASS. NO homework, only 2 papers the whole semester, and NO final exam. The papers you do will never be homework and will always be done in the library computers. He is so helpful and will help you with ur writing. He actually cares! plus he is funny
This class is the best. It is a perfect class as there are only 2 essays that you work on everyday in class. No homework either. Highly Recommended.
Awesome professor. I would take this class again, he is that good. He is so nice and reviews your papers with you before you submit it so you get a good grade. He is really a great professor.
Such an easy class, only 2 papers the whole semester, which you get to work on in class. He provides good feedback with what he is looking for and what you should fix on your essay. Very easy going, just wanting everyone to pass his class.
Really chill and helpful. Will give you good feedback on assigments. Not a difficult class, if you do the work youll pass
Cool guy, very funny, only 2 essays
Great professor would definitely take him again, his work isnt to hard and he gives chances for extra credit and to improve bad scores. I Definitely recommend taking him if you go to Valencia.
Really good professor, he works with you to help you pass the class if you arent doing well he will give extra credit assignments or walk you through steps to help you be more successful anytime you are feeling lost or confused.
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